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Wholesale Lumber Prices On The Rise Explained

June 27, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

In contrast to the characteristics of a decreasing price environment, when market prices rise, higher prices reach developers with a significantly shorter lag. The same reasons that cause big legs in mill costs on the way back down can explain why builders’ lumber costs may rise at the same time as mill prices. When prices […]

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Lumber Grades Explained

May 16, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Lumber is a sawn and formed wood product made from harvested tree timbers. As wood does not grow with uniform consistency, it has faults that affect the overall look and structural properties of the lumber produced. In the United States, lumber is graded to establish a degree of reliability in the appearance and structural value […]

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Key Differences Between Imported and North American Wood Panels

April 25, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

When ordering or specifying wood structural panels, it’s critical to get the proper panel for the job and ensure that the panel is made to the highest possible standard. APA’s wood structural panels satisfy both standards, according to the qualification tests in compliance with Product Standards PS 1 for wood panels, PS 2 for wood […]

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How To Save Buying From A Wholesale Lumber Supplier

April 11, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

From the furniture we sit on to the homes and structures where we live and work, wood is used for a variety of functions in our daily lives. The timber business converts forest trees into the lumber that is utilized for these critical uses, and nearly every tree harvested is transformed into a useful commodity. […]

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What Is The Difference Between Fire-X, Pyro Guard And Micro Guard

March 21, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Exterior Fire-X®, Pyro-Guard®, and Micro-Guard® are three popular and high-quality pressure-impregnated treated wood products. While all three are excellent solutions, the uses and benefits for each option are unique. I Exterior Fire-X and Pyro-Guard are used to promote fire-retardancy while Micro-Guard is used for protection against rot and wood-boring insects. There is no chemical that provides […]

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Who Can Buy From a Wholesale Lumber Supplier?

March 7, 2022 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Buying lumber from a retail lumber yard or big box store is something we are all familiar with. You – along with tens or hundreds of fellow shoppers – find the lumber and other supplies you need, put them on your cart or arrange for delivery, and pay for your order with cash, check or […]

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